Bethlehem Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Bethlehem Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Wrightsboro Rd., MLK Jr. Blvd., Railraod , Poplar, and Clay Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 1, 1997. The Register lists it for its architecture, black history, town planning and landscape design, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial Revival, as it does for 231 other Georgia listings. The district takes in 626 historic buildings. The listing covers 250 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 87 MB · National Archives↗Finding Bethlehem Historic District
Roughly bounded by Wrightsboro Rd., MLK Jr. Blvd., Railraod , Poplar, and Clay Sts., Augusta
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
35 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Colonial Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial Revival.
Memories of Bethlehem Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Bethlehem Historic District
Is Bethlehem Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 1, 1997 (Register number 97001470).
Is Bethlehem Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Georgia has 51 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Meadow Garden, 1.1 miles away.
Can you visit Bethlehem Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Bethlehem Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 87 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93209347 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.